Culture Black Arts Legacies: The Negro Repertory Company’s lasting legacy Bursting with Black talent and fueled by WPA funding, this Depression-era theater troupe lit up Seattle stages with ambitious productions and huge casts. by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 27, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies | Tina Bell: Forgotten forerunner of Seattle grunge A pivotal figure in Seattle’s proto-grunge scene, the Bam Bam singer has been long-overlooked. Now, rock history is being rewritten. by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 1, 2022
Culture Female playwrights take center stage in Seattle Local productions include “Familiar” by Danai Gurira and Martyna Majok’s “Ironbound.” by Misha Berson / April 12, 2018
Culture ‘Merchant of Venice’: A bigoted play? Or a play about bigots? With anti-Semitsm on the rise, Seattle Shakespeare Company leans into a controversial classic with 'Merchant of Venice.' by Misha Berson / April 6, 2018
Opinion Why conservative think tanks thrive in liberal WA In a state that leans Democratic, conservative organizations enjoy surprising influence. by Walter Hatch / December 20, 2018
Culture Why we can't get enough of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë Plays, musicals and merchandise demonstrate the lasting popularity of Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. by Misha Berson / December 4, 2018 / Updated Dec. 4 at 9:41 a.m.
Culture Cover story: a play explores the complicated decisions behind wearing a veil The PNW premiere of Veils looks at the decision two women face on whether or not to wear a hijab. by Misha Berson / November 27, 2018
Culture What to do with Michael Jackson's legacy? Seattle tiptoes around it Like the rest of the world, Seattle is battling its own conscience regarding MJ in light of the Leaving Neverland documentary. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 15, 2019
Culture Art Institute's shutdown met with relief, disappointment On the eve of the school's closure, one final student art show. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 8, 2019
Culture James Beard on a budget: 9 amazing, affordable eats in Seattle From ramen at Adana to hearty food at Sawyer in Ballard, there is plenty for the (relatively) frugal nosher. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 4, 2019 / Updated on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:23 p.m.